Marcellus Baz admitted winning the Community Award meant “the world to him” after scooping yet another prize for his outstanding work in the city.

The talented boxing coach followed up his BBC Unsung Hero award with another prize at the Nottingham Post Sports Awards 2017 held at the East Midlands Conference Centre.

It was just reward for the work Baz has done in helping young offenders steer their life back on track through the medium of boxing, while helping them gain qualifications and employment opportunities.

His dedication has been praised by Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping, and it has also been heralded around the world in the way he helps offenders break the cycle of crime.

Asked about what the Community Award, sponsored by De Vere, meant to him, Baz, who runs the Nottingham School of Boxing, said it ranked as the highest achievement he has been handed so far.

“It means more to me than the Sports Personality award as this is my home city,” he said.

“To have all the people here who know my work, have experienced my work and covered my work all together in one room was like having a big family here.

“I love my city and it means a lot to me. I was really excited and a little bit stunned to win as there were some really worthy winners in my eyes.